Implementation of Routing Protocols in Wireless Networks in DOS

Abstract

The advancement of wireless networks has created notable opportunities and challenges in the field of dynamic and infrastructure-less communication. Routing protocols are essential for ensuring efficient and reliable communication in these networks, particularly in mobile ad hoc networks (MANETs). This paper explores the application of commonly used wireless routing protocols such as Ad hoc On-Demand Distance Vector (AODV), Dynamic Source Routing (DSR), and Destination-Sequenced Distance Vector (DSDV) within the limited environment of a Disk Operating System (DOS). Although DOS is considered a legacy platform, it offers a simplistic and controlled setting that is ideal for educational, experimental, and low-resource applications. The research begins with a concise overview of each routing protocol, followed by the challenges and modifications necessary for their implementation in DOS, which include memory management, packet simulation, and timing control in the absence of and contemporary multitasking capabilities.